“The Friends of Eddie Coyle” (1973) starring Robert Mitchum / Z-View
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Director: Peter Yates
Screenplay: Paul Monash based on The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins
Stars: Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan, Steven Keats, Alex Rocco, Joe Santos, Mitchell Ryan, Carolyn Pickman, James Tolkan and Jack Kehoe.
Tagline: It’s a grubby, violent, dangerous world. But it’s the only world they know. And they’re the only friends Eddie has.
The Plot…
Eddie Coyle (Mitchum) is a low-level criminal. He was convicted of a truck hijacking and is waiting sentencing. In an effort to get his conviction cleared, Coyle is secretly working as an informant for an ATF agent. At the same time Coyle is dealing guns to a crew of robbers who have knocked off a couple of banks and look to take down more soon. As the cops close in on the bank robbers, the time draws near for Coyle’s sentencing. He’s going to have to make some moves to get out clean…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
This is such a great 1970s cast for a crime film. Great source material as well.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) rates 3 of 5 stars.
